This article originally appeared in Shape.com.

There's nothing quite like lacing up for your first long run of the season, setting up for sprint intervals, strapping on a new pair of boxing gloves, or stepping up to a barbell that holds more weight than ever before. Those are the moments when you really need the best pump-up songs on the best album on the best workout playlist—the one that takes you from zero to 60—real fast. What's even better than a perfect song? An entire playlist filled with all the best pump-up songs that you can use for virtually any workout. (Want to make a playlist of your own? Here are 170+ epic tunes to consider for a powerful mix.)

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